Conducting Land Division Reviews

This program is a technical training for persons responsible for reviewing land divisions, as required by the Michigan Land Division Act, PA 288 of 1967, as amended being MCL 560.101 et seq. (formerly known as the Subdivision Control Act). That person is usually the local government assessor, but may instead be the zoning administrator.

The program will review the parts of the Land Division Act pertaining to land division, including key definitions and other important provisions, teach required steps and best practices when conducting land division reviews, and highlight enforcement strategies for an effective local government operation. It will focus on participants knowing the statutory and case law limits of what the review is for.

The training highlights a detailed system of conducting the review, including the use of checklists (review worksheets), and an application form that can be customized to local ordinances. The program includes numerous case studies for learning application of statutory concepts and for group discussion.

Program participants will receive several helpful handouts including a land divisions look-up table, a sample land division ordinance, and a sample land division application/review worksheet.

Locations:
The training will be offered at six locations statewide in 2019. All programs run 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.:

Howell - Wednesday, May 29, 2019 - Livingston County Public Safety Complex Howell Room 1911 Tooley Rd., Howell, MI 48843

Escanaba - Monday, June 3 - Bay College - Student Center, Room 525 2001 N. Lincoln Rd., Escanaba, MI 49829

Grayling - Wednesday, July 10, Kirtland Community College Health Science Center - Community Room A 4800 W. Four Mile Rd., Grayling, MI 49738

Big Rapids - Tuesday, Aug. 6 - Mecosta County MSU Extension Conference Room (north side of building - door 3) 14485 Northland Dr., Big Rapids, MI 49307

Frankenmuth - Thursday, Sept. 12 - Saginaw Valley Research & Extension Center 3775 S. Reese Rd., Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Marshall - Tuesday, Oct. 8 - Calhoun County Building Garden Level Conference Room 315 West Green St., Marshall, MI 49068

 

Assessors will earn 4 hours of recertification continuing education approved by the State Tax Commission (see STC Approved Continuing Education Courses for 2020 Renewal). In order to renew certification for 2020, Assessing Officers and Technicians must complete 16 hours of continuing education through Commission approved elective classes. These 16 hours of continuing education must be completed between Nov. 1, 2018 and Oct. 31, 2019. Continuing education hours cannot “roll over” to the next year.

Master Citizen Planners will earn 4 hours of continuing education for participation in the program.

Instructors:
Brad Neumann, AICP, Senior Extension Educator; Dave Rowley, MAAO (3), MCPPE, Extension Educator

Cost:
Regular Registrants - $75
Master Citizen Planners - $65

Lunch is not provided; however, afternoon refreshments will be provided.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:
There is a $15 administrative fee for cancellations received less than one week prior to each event.